Experiences and challenges with pandemic online learning - a Pforzheim University survey

The objective of the work presented is to highlight experiences, impacts and challenges which students had to face during online learning and the corona-pandemic. This paper reports on findings of a survey conducted at a German university of applied sciences. An online survey was developed and administered. Responses were analyzed, using mostly descriptive statistics, and key findings are shared. These relate to experiences and challenges encountered by students during the time of online learning and revealing insights to the student perspective on online learning. These findings inform decision makers in considering future options regarding the use of technology for distance learning too.